Cost Estimators Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $66,600 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.02
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $97,310
Employed locally 120
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $58,620
    50th (median)
    $66,600
    75th
    $83,150
    90th
    $97,310

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 97% Median Cost Estimators salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $84,610
    District of Columbia $84,410
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $83,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $83,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,900

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,010
    Training and Development Specialists$49,540
    Human Resources Specialists$59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$66,040
    Project Management Specialists$80,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Waterloo, IA is $32.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.60 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Waterloo, IA is 13.6% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,620.